Sharingan Evolution: Proficiency's Path

"Qingming, is there something you want to discuss?"

Seeing Qingming approach him directly, as if he had something important to say, Uchiha Shisui immediately stood up and asked.

"Yes,"

Qingming nodded, pointing to a nearby spot. "Over there."

Realizing that Qingming's demeanor suggested the matter was serious, Uchiha Shisui chose not to refuse and followed Qingming to the designated area.

The others noticed but did not pry further; after all, everyone had their own secrets. Moreover, both men belonged to the Uchiha clan, so they might be discussing matters related to the Sharingan. Intruding could lead to trouble. Still, they kept an ear out, remaining vigilant.

Stopping beside a large tree, Qingming turned to Uchiha Shisui with a serious expression and asked, "Did you encounter any unusual situations during the battle earlier?"

"Unusual situations?"

Uchiha Shisui's heart skipped a beat, but he feigned ignorance and asked, "What do you mean by 'unusual'?"

Qingming noticed Shisui's brief hesitation and understood that he must have faced an attack from the Root ninjas as well. Although Shisui sensed something was off, he chose to withhold his insights for the time being.

After all, if Danzo targeted him, it was logical to assume he wouldn't spare Uchiha Shisui, a more promising Uchiha ninja.

Qingming shook his head inwardly, focusing his thoughts, and decided not to keep Shisui in suspense. He asked directly, "Did someone attack you too?"

"Did they?"

Uchiha Shisui picked up on Qingming's choice of words and inquired, "You were also attacked?"

His response essentially confirmed Qingming's earlier assumptions.

Without wasting time, Qingming recounted his previous encounters, including the peculiar 'Blood Demon' barrier.

Once finished, he looked at Uchiha Shisui and asked again, "What about you?"

Uchiha Shisui hesitated for a moment before answering, "I didn't encounter the Blood Demon barrier, but two individuals did attack me. They were just as reckless as the ones you faced."

"Is that so?"

Qingming pondered for a moment before pressing further, "Anything else? Any special characteristics, like their aura?"

Upon hearing Qingming mention "aura," Uchiha Shisui finally realized Qingming had indeed faced an attack.

The presence of these individuals was unmistakable, and Qingming's awareness of it indicated they were likely facing the same enemies.

A multitude of thoughts flashed through Uchiha Shisui's mind as he earnestly replied, "They definitely had a distinct aura, giving me a feeling of gloom and despair."

"Just as I thought."

Qingming feigned a reaction as if his speculation had been confirmed, murmuring softly, which prompted Uchiha Shisui to lean in closer, eager to learn more.

"What do you mean by 'just as I thought'? Qingming, do you know who those people are?"

Acting as if he were considering his next words, Qingming paused for a moment before speaking, "If I'm not mistaken, those people should be ninjas from the 'Root'."

"'Root'?"

Uchiha Shisui seemed puzzled, as if he had never heard of this name before.

"What is that?"

"The training division of the Konoha Anbu," Qingming replied.

"What?"

Uchiha Shisui was taken aback by this revelation, his voice rising in shock, which drew the attention of a few individuals in the distance.

Suppressing his astonishment, Uchiha Shisui waved at them, signaling that everything was fine.

Once they turned their attention elsewhere, he asked incredulously, "Why would Anbu ninjas attack us? Is it the third Hokage's order?"

"Perhaps."

While Qingming was aware that it was undoubtedly Danzo's directive, he didn't mind sowing seeds of doubt in Sarutobi Hiruzen's character.

Even if Hiruzen considered himself noble and just, he was indirectly responsible for allowing Danzo to commit numerous heinous acts.

Thus, Qingming believed that Hiruzen should bear at least half the blame for Danzo's misdeeds.

And himself.

Recalling Naruto's future tribulations and Neji's forced suicide, Qingming shook his head.

Regardless, he couldn't allow Uchiha Shisui to fully side with Hiruzen's faction.

That's why he adopted this ambiguous tone.

Of course, he didn't forget to bring Danzo into the conversation.

"Danzo Shimura is the direct leader of the Root. The orders could also have been given by him, bypassing the Hokage."

"Danzo Shimura?"

Uchiha Shisui queried, seeking clarification on the unfamiliar name.

"He's a high-ranking elder in the village, a former classmate of the third Hokage," Qingming explained.

Uchiha Shisui fell silent, contemplating. After a while, he asked, "But why would they want to attack us?"

"Heh."

Qingming chuckled softly without offering a response, simply gesturing toward his own eyes.

"The Sharingan?"

Uchiha Shisui murmured, realizing what Qingming was hinting at.

Seeing Shisui deep in thought, Qingming decided to end their conversation there.

In a warning tone, he remarked, "In any case, be careful in the future. There are plenty of eyes watching those eyes."

With that, he turned and walked toward a few nearby Konoha ninjas.

"Wait."

At that moment, Uchiha Shisui called out to him, his expression serious as he asked, "How do you know all of this?"

Qingming merely smiled, choosing not to answer.

Honestly, he didn't know how to respond.

Thus, it was better to let Uchiha Shisui speculate.

As long as Shisui pursued the investigation along this line, he would eventually discover that Qingming's claims were valid.

When the time came, how he learned it would no longer matter.

Indeed, Qingming didn't expect Uchiha Shisui to believe him right away.

He divulged this information to plant a seed of distrust in Shisui's mind.

This way, whether dealing with the village's higher-ups or encountering Danzo in the future, Shisui would exercise more caution.

If he were to lose the Sharingan despite this, it would be on him.

However, Qingming doubted Danzo would live to see that day.

Given the events of today, he wouldn't grant Danzo that opportunity.

Qingming had always been clear-cut about gratitude and grudges; if Danzo chose to attack him, he shouldn't expect any mercy.

With these thoughts in mind, Qingming returned to the group.

After waiting for about an hour with no one else arriving, Tachikawa Masaki announced the termination of the mission and led everyone toward the main force.

Thus, the ambush operation officially came to an end.

Konoha dispatched one jonin, two special jonin, and eight chunin—eleven ninjas in total. Ultimately, only six survived, with one special jonin and four chunin killed, leading to a casualty rate of 45%, nearly half.

Fortunately, Qingming once again lived to tell the tale.

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